SAINT-SAENS/PROKOFIEV/GLAZUNOV: Cello Concertos - Rostropovich, Kondrashin, Sargeant

[Prokofiev]: “The performance is an eloquent one, and Rostropovitch’s playing shows his beautiful tone and masterly technique … a very faithful recording, a true balance of tone between soloist and orchestra” [Saint-Saens]: “The best performance of all, however (and best recording) is that of Rostropovich – more fanciful altogether, and backed up by orchestral playing from the Philharmonia under Sargent that is a genuine contribution to an exciting performance. (Gramophone)

Prokoviev: Symphony-Concerto in E minor, Op.125 [38:10]
1. Andante 10:52
2. Allegro giusto 17:20
3. Andante con moto 9:38
[Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Malcolm Sargent]

4. Glazunov: Mélodie 7:57
[U.S.S.R State Radio Orchestra /Nikolai Anosov]
5. Glazunov: Minstrel’s Song / Chant du Ménestral 4:32
[Moscow Youth Symphony Orchestra/ Kyrill Kondrashin]
6. Tchaikovsky: Pezzo Capriccioso 7:32
[Moscow Youth Symphony Orchestra/ Kyrill Kondrashin]

Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No.1 in A minor, Op.33 [18:30]
7. Allegro non troppo 5:17
8. Allegretto con moto 4:52
9. Tempo primo 8:20
[Philharmonia Orchestra / Malcolm Sargent]